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#545: Retire at 30? The Math Behind Making Work Optional

At 30, Danielle has saved enough for a traditional retirement. But she’s confused about how this meshes with planning for…

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Book of the month: André Maurois

Some years ago, my father-in-law gave me a secondhand boxset of facsimile editions of the first ten Penguins, released in…

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#544: How to Face Your Financial Fears

Remember that time you found a $20 bill in an old jacket pocket? The rush of excitement, followed by the…

1 month ago

Walnut Miso Noodles

The markets here are full of color right now. Gold, red, and orange beets. Pink-fleshed pomelos. Tiny purple-streaked artichokes. Deep,…

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#543: How to Handle 7 Types of Hardball Negotiation Tactics, so You Can Earn More and Spend Less

Picture this: You’re at a car dealership, trying to get the best price on your dream car. The salesperson hits…

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Head Games

“For Christmas in the mid nineties, I wanted and received this operation-style game that zapped you in the head every…

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Splattered

“This was taken in 1995, I couldn’t seem to let go of my 80s hair.” (submitted by Kerry) The post…

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Lizard Crazy

“On holiday and my children had the opportunity to pose for photos with a lizard.” (submitted by IG @stefjayknight) The…

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Roasted Delicata Squash

I have Molly Watson to thank for the inspiration here. It’s the best delicata squash recipe I know. Years ago…

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New updates to help you do more with Google TV

New home controls, AI-generated screensavers and easier ways to find and watch content are coming to all Google TV devices

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#542: Are We All Financial Hypochondriacs? Why We Feel Broke, Even When Our Bank Accounts Are Full

Ever feel like you’re never doing enough with your money, even when your finances look good on paper? You’re not…

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The World’s Best Cookies

My mom received the recipe for The World’s Best Cookies fourth-hand. By the time I found the recipe in her…

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